Core Banking System Project Manager at Family Bank Ltd

Job Purpose:

Support the establishment of a Project Management Office that will enable effective management of the project. This will include overall project co-ordination, scope management, risk and issue management, maintain the project plan, vendor management and project resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in identifying stakeholders relevant to the project
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, schedule with clear roles and responsibilities for the duration of the project
• Proactive management and updating of risks and issues
• Escalate any project delays as per developed escalation matrix
• Facilitate all stakeholders’ meetings and workshops including requirements gathering workshops, user acceptance testing, training, data migration etc.
• Develop, update and store/retrieve necessary project documentation
• Coordinate change management activities
• Manage project costs, scope and time as agreed upon during mobilization
• Ensure quality of project deliverables
• Manage project resources by assigning relevant tasks to specific resources and review to completion
• Maintain proactive communication between the project team to ensure harmonious working environment
• Prepare period status reports to stakeholders; weekly, monthly in preparation for status update meetings
• Provide guidance on responsibilities management
• Overall proactive management of the project office
• Any other official duties that may be allocated from time to time by management.

The Person:

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, or related fields.
• 2 or more years of experience in the areas of Project Management.
• Certification in the related field is advantageous, preferably PRINCE2, PMP or other related Project Management Certifications.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively
• Practical experience in use of Ms Office applications.
• Results oriented with great attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a forward planner with clear focus
• Any other duties as may be assigned during project lifecycle.